Living in M20, Manchester
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around M20 in Manchester. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Manchester: £240,130, up 4.1% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around M20
141 recorded home sales on the streets around central M20 in the last 2 years, with a median of £320,000 and a range from £83,000 to £1,580,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| APARTMENT 3 67 PALATINE ROAD, M20 3AP | flat-maisonette | £200,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 24 CIRCULAR ROAD, M20 3LP | semi-detached | £287,500 | 2026-05-26 |
| 1 BLACKBURN GARDENS, M20 3YH | terraced | £397,450 | 2026-05-21 |
| BASEMENT 21 OLD LANSDOWNE ROAD, M20 2PB | flat-maisonette | £340,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| FLAT 5 23 PARKFIELD ROAD SOUTH, M20 6DB | flat-maisonette | £199,950 | 2026-05-06 |
| FLAT 8 PRINCESS COURT, 38 CIRCULAR ROAD, M20 3LP | flat-maisonette | £260,500 | 2026-05-01 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
103 schools within 3 miles , of which 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Moat Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Didsbury High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Gatley Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Manley Park Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Holy Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
62 state primary and 17 state secondary schools within range, plus 11 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
11 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Afifah School, Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys, Lady Barn House School, Manchester High School for Girls, Manchester Muslim Preparatory School, Manchester Vocational and Learning Academy and others.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 43.5% |
| Associate professional and technical | 19.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 6.4% |
| Elementary occupations | 4.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central M20 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Manchester's figures.
Common questions about M20
What is the average house price in M20?
The average sold price in Manchester is £240,130 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in M20?
Prices in Manchester are up 4.1% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in M20?
The median of 141 recorded sales around central M20 in the last 2 years is £320,000, ranging from £83,000 to £1,580,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in M20?
103 schools sit within 3 miles of central M20, and 85% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in M20?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M20 in 2026-03, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is M20 at risk of flooding?
Central M20 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is M20 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 85% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £320,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is M20 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M20 in 2026-03, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? M20 or M14, M20 or M19, M20 or M21.
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